Jeff Mangum Contributes to The Apples In Stereo LP, New Magnetic Wonder, JQ's Head Explodes

File this one under: "Dr. Thomas Beckett's head just fucking exploded." As collectives go, the Elephant Six Collective is probably the most important to Metro D. Thomas Beckett is catching Elf Power tonight at Union Station with the hopes that Jeff Mangum gets on stage and plays In The Aeroplane Over The Sea from start to finish and then asks Beckett if he wants to go grab a drink or seven. At some point in the following article you will read Elijah Wood's name and realize that he signed The Apples In Stereo to his label, Simian Records. It must be nice, Frodo, it must be nice.

"Mangum plays 'drums, cow object, backing vocals, handclaps' (no, we don't know what a 'cow object' is either), while 'London audience' contributes 'anger due to Apples' overly-loud guitars.'" [Pitchfork]

"The Apples in Stereo is an indie rock band associated with the innovative Elephant Six Collective, a group of bands also including Neutral Milk Hotel, Secret Square and Olivia Tremor Control. They currently include members Eric Allen (bass), and John Hill (rhythm guitar) while lead singer/guitarist Robert Schneider writes the most of the band's music and lyrics. Longtime drummer Hilarie Sidney left the band in August 2006. A new drummer has yet to be announced. They are best known for their bright, catchy lyrics and 60s pop/rock sound that often provokes comparisons to The Beatles. Their major influences include The Velvet Underground and The Beach Boys." [Wikipedia]